We read the book “A Long Way From Chicago”. This story was based on true events. The setting of the story was over 7 summers with Joey and Mary Alice at their grandma’s house. This book was one of my favorite novels we have ever read in class. I think this because there were a lot of things going on in the story and it never got boring. My favorite part of the story was when grandma acted like the phantom brakeman to stop the train so Vandalia Eubanks and her boyfriend could get on it. This was my favorite part because it let Vandalia Eubanks free of her mother that was taking over her life. There are a lot of different exciting moments in the story just like this. I would rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I think that everyone that likes action packed and funny stories should read this novel. I think that this book was one of the best books we have read in class so far. I think this because it was very fun and always had something happening. Other authors rated the book the same as me, a five out of five. One big quote from the book is “Nobody but a reader becomes a writer.” I think more people should start reading this book.